Mechanical Engineering (with placement year) - MEng (Hons)
Loughborough University
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Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics and engineering science to the analysis, design and maintenance of mechanical systems. It defines how and why mechanical systems work, how long they will work for and predict when they will fail. Mechanical Engineers are at the heart of a broad spectrum of UK and international industrial sectors. They design and specify products ranging from heart stents to bullet trains, and work extensively in a large range of differing industrial ...Read more

Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics and engineering science to the analysis, design and maintenance of mechanical systems. It defines how and why mechanical systems work, how long they will work for and predict when they will fail. Mechanical Engineers are at the heart of a broad spectrum of UK and international industrial sectors. They design and specify products ranging from heart stents to bullet trains, and work extensively in a large range of differing industrial sectors. Covering an extensive range of disciplines from dynamics and control, to stress analysis heat transfer and thermodynamics, a diverse array of engineering science-based subjects are experienced, providing technical expertise and integration of skill sets. Mechanical engineering takes advantage of parallel engineering disciplines, blending subjects such as materials science, electronics and software engineering with the core subjects.

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WUSCA ranking:
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22/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
7th
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Laila
05 Dec 25

The support given to students in all aspects is great - wether it's academics, careers, mental health, or any other aspect, there's always someone willing to help. The facilities..Read more

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Alexandre
05 Dec 25

I love the teachers and the staff and everyone..Read more

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language grade 4/C Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£30,700 per year

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Undergraduate accommodation fees - From £117 per week

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Latest Mechanical Engineering reviews

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Laila
05 Dec 25
Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
The support given to students in all aspects is great - wether it's academics, careers, mental health, or any other aspect, there's always someone willing to help. The facilities...
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Alexandre
05 Dec 25
Mechanical Engineering (with placement year) - BEng (Hons)
I love the teachers and the staff and everyone...
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Loughborough University
Loughborough University , Loughborough

Loughborough University is a campus university situated in central England, and is consistently ranked as one of the best universities...

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